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State of Nebraska · 2 weeks ago

Accounting and Finance Manager

Lincoln, NE

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

5+ years exp

The State of Nebraska is seeking an experienced Accounting and Finance Manager to lead and oversee all financial activities within the agency’s Finance department. This role involves providing complex financial and administrative support, coordinating the biennial budget preparation, and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations.

Government Administration

Responsibilities

In cooperation with the Director of Finance and Operations plan, direct and coordinate the Finance department’s work plan; supervise accounting and procurement processes, including accounts receivable, accounts payable, contracts, purchase orders and requisitions and legislative fiscal analysis

Assist in the development and implementation of Finance Department goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and priorities; ensure overall department vision and goals are successfully implemented and support the agency’s goals

Continuously monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of financial and accounting procedures, identify opportunities for improvement, and work with management to direct implementation of change management

In cooperation with the agency’s internal auditor, maintain proper internal controls among staff functions and recommend changes

Analyze general ledger to ensure that expenditures and revenues are properly accounted for, work with staff to correct miscoding, and make appropriate changes

Analyze and interpret complex financial data, identify discrepancies or variances, and interpret and apply the correct accounting treatment for resolution

Manage and participate in the development and administration of the agency’s biennial budget; review and submit supplemental appropriations requests and budget amendments where needed

Consistently monitor all agency expenditures to ensure compliance with adopted budget; monitor cash funds through a cash flow analysis process

Manage financial aspects of the agency’s federal grant programs, oversee monitoring and reporting

Obtain internal information for and coordinate agency response on matters related to inquiries for the state’s Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR)

Ensure compliance with federal and state laws and accounting standards

Work collaboratively with other departments regarding finance, accounting and budget matters

Assist Executive Management with advising Commissioners on financial and budget matters

Independently handle a variety of projects; assists with special projects assigned by the management

Qualification

Accounting principlesBudget preparationFinancial reportingMicrosoft ExcelCPA certificationGovernmental accountingSupervisingProblem solvingOral presentation

Required

Bachelor's degree in business administration with emphasis in accounting or related field

Five (5) years of accounting and/or budgeting experience, two years of which have been in a responsible supervisory capacity

Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, including complex formulas and computations

Preferred

CPA or other relevant professional certification

Previous experience with the State of Nebraska's Enterprise One financial system, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, procurement, fixed assets and budget

Previous experience with the State's Budget Request and Reporting System

Knowledge of and experience with governmental accounting and auditing principles and procedures